Archives for December 2012

After listening to your tracks countless times in a row, it’s hard to make precise, objective decisions about the minute details. A mastering engineer has both the experience and equipment to make the various tweaks and adjustments (balance, stereo image, EQ, etc.) that add up to make a big difference. There’s a whole lot more…… See More

If you’re wanting to get the electro snare sound into your productions, there are plenty of complex ways to do it. This quick and easy method of layering the kick, snare, and clap lets you throw together some great sounds in minimal time. While this isn’t the only way to get an electro snare sound,…… See More

With the daily bombardment of new information in the computer age, it’s hard not to be excited going into a recording session. There are so many tweaks to make to your process or even whole new techniques to try. Maybe you’re excited about trying some new mixing techniques. That’s all great, but don’t get ahead…… See More

Available in Rex2, Apple Loop, and 24-Bit WAV formats, this set of 135 techno drum loops is a great tool to get started with production. These samples show influence from classics including Dave Clarke, Ben Klock, and Umek. Samplephonics also still has a 50% Christmas sale, so even if techno drums aren’t your gig, take a look…… See More

Simple solutions to simple problems are great, but sometimes simple solutions create additional problems. Instead of boosting the low end to bring out the bass guitar, try adding more to the mid-range. This will draw attention to the instrument and make it easier for the listener’s brain to process the sound. There are other more…… See More